Miami Open, Miami, FL, 2023 - WTA 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

Three hours?! Wow. No wonder when I turned on the tennis a little while ago Fritz’s match was early in the first set.

Indeed I had to go out and clear my head with a run, just got back home lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Impressed by Kenin's level since she employed Michael Joyce ( ex Pova coach ) for the IW and Miami tournaments as her father who is usually her coach, isnt had the best of health, I dont know after Miami finishes if this will be a permanent arrangement, she defeated the 28th seed Kalinina 63 64

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Of course I come home to watch Head Case Garcia who has lost her way this year down 2-5 to Cirstea who defeated her in IW
Is 8 am in the morning to early to drink alcohol?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sorana Cirstea has become Caroline Garcia's (5) 'Kryptonite' defeating her again in Miami in straight sets 62 63, Sorana defeated Caroline at IW 4th Rd in 3 sets
New coach Tomas Johnansson has really instilled a new confidence and balance in Sorana's game. Well done Sorana!

 

[kskate2]

Kudermetova and Garcia will join Hi-Top at South Beach and catch some waves.

 

[kskate2]

Thank God Martina Navratilova is cancer free..The Lord is Always so good.. listening to her comments is like getting a free tennis lesson. Not ONLY could she play the game as well as anyone could but her tennis IQ is astonishing..

Definitely. She's quite intelligent, a remarkable player and a great student of the game.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I believe some of the toilets near these courts take some time for the players to get to
Why not hire some of those 'portable toilets' right near the courts, players are getting time violation's for going over time during a match, going to the toilet

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sabalenka had a MTO looks like she had a 'tweak around her upper thigh" maybe a hamstring 64 0-2 against Shelby Rogers
Saba gets the break back, on serve 3 all 2nd set
Breaks again and will serve for the match 5-3, Sabalenka d Rogers 64 63
Her movement was hampered and couldnt serve at 100% after having a leg injury at the beginning of the 2nd set, though Saba toughed it out and won the match in SS

 

[Moxie]

I thought Andreescu d Sakkari was a good match, even though my first choice was Maria. Good to see Bibi back. And good win for Sabalenka.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saturday Matches, 25th March,

Jelena Ostapenko (24) vs B.Haddad Maia (13) Ostapenko H2H 3-0

Jessica Pegula (3) vs Danielle Collins (20) Pegula H2H 3-0

Coco Gauff (6) vs Anastasia Potapova Gauff H2H 2-0

Elena Rybakina (10( vs Paula Badosa (21) Badosa 4-2 H2H most recent match went to Rybakina at IW 63 75

Victoria Azarenka (14) vs Magda Linette (20) Azarenka H2H 2-0

Petra Martic (29) vs Elise Mertens Mertens H2H 3-0

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Winners

Haddad Maia
Collins
Gauff
Rybakina
Azarenka
Mertens

 

[tented]

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Some words of wisdom from Mats Medicated Wilander,

" The explanation why Swiatek hasn't been winning as much this year as she did last year is because players have figured out how to play her".
Well Mat we have been saying that at TF for sometime, by the way, thanks for your input

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Going three between Haddad Maia and Ostapenko 26 64

Heat rule effect in Miami today
10 minute break in Ostapenko - Haddad Maia, play has recommenced

Ostapenko (24) defeats Haddad Maia (13) 62 46 63
Osta was down 1-3 in set 3, South American fans always show up for Bea. Osta thrives on that energy, if you get in her face, she'll get in yours

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Going 3 sets in the match between L.Samsonova v Q. Zheng players are now having a 10 min break with the heat rule in place today
Samsonova 75 1st set, Zheng 2nd set 76(6)
Play has now recommenced in the 3rd set
Great win for Zheng (23) she won the last 6 games of the 3rd set, a lovely player to watch, she defeats Samsonova (12) 57 76(6) 63

 

[shawnbm]

Anybody here going to the Miami Open next week? I may very well be there Tuesday from noon on.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Anybody here going to the Miami Open next week? I may very well be there Tuesday from noon on.

I look forward to reading your reports if you have time, enjoy!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That was a 'crazy 1st set of tennis' Coco just won 76 (8) over Potapova, whose grunting leaves a lot to be desired.
Coco broken while serving for the match back on serve 5 all 2nd set
Both ladies serves in this match have let them down at crucial times, I know it is hot and humid, still take a bit more time while serving.
Potapova breaks and will serve for the 2nd set 6-5
Potapova wins the 2nd set 75, going three sets
This match suspended while the players take a 10 min heat rule relief

 

[tossip]

Why was Coco match suspended

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Why was Coco match suspended

The WTA has their 10 min heat rule in today, so if a match goes 3 sets, players can have a 10 min break.